Jul 14 2026
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Margarita Recipe

Inspired by MadMacs
Time10m
Serves1

Tequila, lime juice, and triple sec served with salt on the rim.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Take a lime wedge and rub it around the rim of your glass to moisten it.

  2. 2

    Salt the Rim

    Dip the moistened rim of the glass into a plate of salt, ensuring it coats the rim evenly.

Mixing the Drink

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of lime juice, and 1 oz of triple sec.

  2. 4

    Shake

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill the mixture.

Serving

  1. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice (or serve straight up without ice for a traditional margarita).

  2. 6

    Garnish

    Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.

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